Burton defender Ben Turner has been fined and given a five-match suspension after being found guilty of misconduct by the Football Association.

The initial charge related to Albion's Championship fixture against Brentford at Griffin Park on December 10, when it was alleged the 28-year-old abused the home side's defensive midfielder Nico Yennaris

Furthermore, it was alleged that the incident is what the FA refers to as an 'Aggravated Breach', as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.

Burton Albion defender Ben Turner has been found guilty of misconduct by the FA

The commission heard the allegation that in or around the 94th minute of the match between Brentford and Burton on Saturday 10 December 2016, Turner used abusive and/or insulting words towards Nico Yennaris, contrary to Rule E3(1).'

Turner strongly denied the charge in February but the FA Regulatory Commission has upheld it and he has been fined £8,000, banned for five games and must also attend a FA education course.

The centre back was alleged to have used abusive language towards Brentford's Nico Yennaris

'We are incredibly disappointed with the outcome of the hearing,' Burton boss Nigel Clough told the club's official website.

'We won't be making any further comment until we receive the written reasons from the FA Regulatory Commission.'

Burton, one place and one point above the relegation zone in their first ever season at Championship level, can appeal after receiving the written reasons for the decision, meaning the sanctions do not apply with immediate effect and Turner can play at Huddersfield on Saturday.